| Treating the victims after disaster: physical and psychological effects. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16785581 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Disaster victims present in waves. The initial presenting group is traditionally suffering from mild physical injuries, and the second wave, usually following 6 h later, typically has more serious trauma. Medical problems typically are not adequately treated when a person has psychological reasons to worry about survival. The third wave of victims from untreated medical problems occurs 6 d after the initial disaster. Triage of the initial waves is important to prevent the system from becoming overwhelmed and to begin looking for those who will suffer long-term psychological sequelae. Early intervention in those at greatest risk for long-term issues is important and can be accomplished. |
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Authors:
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Shayna Murdoch; Tyler Childs Cymet |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Comprehensive therapy Volume: 32 ISSN: 0098-8243 ISO Abbreviation: Compr Ther Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-06-20 Completed Date: 2006-08-10 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7605837 Medline TA: Compr Ther Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 39-42 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Disaster Planning Disasters* Emergency Treatment / methods* Humans Stress, Psychological / therapy* Triage* |
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